Warren in Trumbull County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Astronaut Ronald A. Parise (Ph. D.)
1951 - 2008
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 12, 2025
1. Astronaut Ronald A. Parise (Ph. D.) Marker
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Astronaut Ronald A. Parise (Ph. D.).
Born and raised in Warren, Ohio. . Graduated from Warren Western Reserve High School in 1969; received his bachelor of science degree in physics, with minors in mathematics, astronomy, and geology from Youngstown State University in 1973; and a master of science degree and a doctor of philosophy degree in astronomy from University of Florida.,
Space Flight Experience STS-35/Astro-I Columbia (December 2-10, 1990). The Astro observatory is a unique complement of three telescopes designed to simultaneously record spectral data, polarimetric data and imagery of faint astronomical objects in the far ultraviolet.,
STS-67/Astro-2 Endeavour (March 2-18, 1995). This was the second flight of the Astro observatory. During this record-setting 16-day mission, the crew conducted observations around the clock.,
"The experience of space flight is unlike any other. All aspects of it are unfamiliar to you. There is of course the physical and mental stress of launch, the indescribable feeling of the long period of weightlessness, and the unimaginable view of the earth and sky out the window. Normal everyday activities such as eating, dressing, and bathing become a new challenge." Ron Parise
Born and raised in Warren, Ohio.
Graduated from Warren Western Reserve High School in 1969; received his bachelor of science degree in physics, with minors in mathematics, astronomy, and geology from Youngstown State University in 1973; and a master of science degree and a doctor of philosophy degree in astronomy from University of Florida.
Space Flight Experience
STS-35/Astro-I
Columbia (December 2-10, 1990)
The Astro observatory is a unique complement of three telescopes designed to simultaneously record spectral data, polarimetric data and imagery of faint astronomical objects in the far ultraviolet.
STS-67/Astro-2
Endeavour (March 2-18, 1995)
This was the second flight of the Astro observatory. During this record-setting 16-day mission, the crew conducted observations around the clock.
"The experience of space flight is unlike any other. All aspects of it are unfamiliar to you. There is of course the physical and mental stress of launch, the indescribable feeling of the long period of weightlessness, and the unimaginable view of the earth and sky out the window. Normal everyday activities such as eating,
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dressing, and bathing become a new challenge."
Ron Parise
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 41° 15.065′ N, 80° 51.285′ W. Marker is in Warren, Ohio, in Trumbull County. It is at the intersection of Parkman Road Northwest (U.S. 422) and Coit Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Parkman Road Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2553 Parkman Rd NW, Warren OH 44485, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Western Reserve and in the Mahoning Valley. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
